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This publication is protected by Copyright, and permission should be obtained from NCCER prior to any prohibited reproduction, storage in a retrieval system, or transmission in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or likewise. For information regarding permission(s), write to NCCER Product Development, 13614 Progress Boulevard, Alachua, FL 32615.  \nMany of the designations by manufacturers and sellers to distinguish their products are claimed as trademarks. Where those designations appear in this book, and the publisher was aware of a trademark claim, the designations have been printed in initial caps or all caps.  \n10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1  \nPerfect bound Case bound  \nISBN10: 0-13-416310-9  \nISBN13: 978-0-13-416310-9  \nISBN10: 0-13-413110-8  \nISBN13: 978-0-13-413110-4  \nPreface   \nWelding is a cutting-edge profession that provides skilled welders the opportunity to work in settings that span across the globe. 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